The New York Times – Sports:
Four years ago, the Rangers’ front office asked fans to be patient while it rebuilt the roster. The wait is over: New York will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round.
Category: Hockey, Ice
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What to Know About the Stanley Cup Playoffs
The New York Times – Sports:
Can the Lightning win a third straight championship? Will the Maple Leafs finally win a round? How far can the Rangers go? Will the Panthers’ success in the regular season continue?
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Even on the Glamorous Canadiens, Guy Lafleur Was a Rock Star
The New York Times – Sports:
Not only was Lafleur a prolific goal-scorer, he played hockey the way French Canadian fans loved to see it played, with panache. His death at 70 was announced on Friday.
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Guy Lafleur, Dynamic Star of the Montreal Canadiens, Dies at 70
The New York Times – Sports:
He helped lead the team to five Stanley Cup titles and was the first player in N.H.L. history to score at least 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive years.
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How Auston Matthews Put Together His Best Year Yet in Toronto
The New York Times – Sports:
The Maple Leafs center has 58 goals, breaking a franchise record that stood for 40 years. But soon come the N.H.L. playoffs, where Toronto has long struggled.
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Mike Bossy, Quiet Hero of the Stanley Cup-Winning Islanders, Has Died
The New York Times – Sports:
The thoughtful, soft-spoken star of four Islanders championship teams has died at 65.
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Mike Bossy, Hall of Famer on Champion Islander Teams, Dies at 65
The New York Times – Sports:
He led the N.H.L. in goals twice as his team won four consecutive Stanley Cups in the early ’80s, but he felt it never got the recognition it deserved.
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Denver Captures Its Ninth N.C.A.A. Hockey Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
The Pioneers are now tied for most Division I men’s college hockey titles with Michigan, the team they beat in overtime in the national semifinal round.
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At the Frozen Four, Michigan Aims to Make Up for a Lost Year
The New York Times – Sports:
No hockey team in N.C.A.A. history has had a roster like the Wolverines, who are loaded with 13 N.H.L. draft picks and are playing in a record 26th national semifinal.